Touched over 30 million lives in the last two and half decades
Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar player, today announced the completion of 25 years in the global renewable energy space. A pioneer in the Indian solar market, Tata Power Solar has touched the lives of over 30 million people and reduced carbon footprint by more than 6.2 million tonnes as of 2014.
With businesses in cell & module manufacturing, EPC (engineering, procurement & construction) services and off-grid solutions, Tata Power Solar is one the oldest solar energy companies in the world. They were recently ranked the #1 third-party EPC player, #1 domestic module supplier and #1 rooftop solar player in the industrial and commercial segment, for 2014, by Bridge to India. Tata Power Solar is globally recognized for its quality, efficiency, customer care and reliability, and has more than 8 lakh off-grid solar installations / products across the country.
Commenting on the occasion, Ajay Goel, CEO, Tata Power Solar said, "Our 25 year journey is a testimony to the path-breaking work done in transforming lives of communities across the country. We hope to help countless customers adopt cleaner and efficient means of energy adoption, as well as mobilize communities with insufficient access to energy. As we steadily tread forward, we aim at expanding our reach into deeper parts of the country where we can contribute towards sustainability and make a mark by improving lives of millions more."
The company has strived to make solar power accessible to the far-flung regions of India, touching thousands of lives in every corner of the country. From farmers in Andhra Pradesh to fisherfolk in West Bengal, and from sheepherders in Kashmir to shopkeepers in Tamil Nadu, Tata Power Solar continues to energize communities. Having built strong partnerships with numerous governments, non-profits and rural banks, Tata Power Solar has empowered those mired in energy poverty, and provided many access to electricity for the first time.
To mark their 25th anniversary, Tata Power Solar has launched a coffee table book titled “Chasing The Sun”, showcasing the impact of solar across India. A blend of reminiscent images of regions and lives of people transformed by Tata Power Solar, the book was recently launched at the TERI ‘Leadership Summit for Sustainable Development’ held in New Delhi. For a complimentary copy of the book please write to media@tatapowersolar.com.
Tata Power Solar (TPS), with 25 years of deep domain expertise, is one of the pioneering solar manufacturers in the world and India’s largest specialized EPC player. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Bangalore, TPS is a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power Limited. The company was originally formed as a joint venture between Tata Power and BP Solar.
As one of the largest solar manufacturers in India, TPS operates three world-class manufacturing units in Bangalore, with a production capacity of 200MW of modules and 180MW of cells. It has completed more than 160MW of ground-mount utility scale and 40MW of rooftop and distributed generation projects across the country as of FY14. It also offers a diverse line of solar products for both urban and rural markets – these include water heaters, home lighting, street lighting, power packs, and water pumps among others. TPS is committed to enabling solar everywhere and aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated solar solutions. For more information, visit www.tatapowersolar.com.
